Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort With the reopening of Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort
after an extensive refurbishment, the barefoot jetset are making
plans to head west. A 50-minute flight from the nearest town
delivers guests to an island no more than a kilometre long and 300
metres wide at the widest point.

There, in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique,
is a lush private island escape of just 12 adults-only
villas.

The fresh and understated African design of the villas lays the
spotlight squarely on the real star of the show, a dazzling blue
expanse of Indian Ocean. Private splash pools were designed to
maximise views, and the option of sleeping underneath the stars in
a king-size four-poster bed has been met with delight by romantics
and adventurers alike.

Signature experiences make the most of the marine wonderland,
with seasonal whale-watching trips, underwater diving at
world-class spots and sunset cruises aboard traditional dhow
sailing boats all on offer. The senses are indulged with luxe
Anantara Spa treatments and personally tailored Dining by Design
experiences. Castaways are never far away from a chilled glass of
South African chenin blanc.medjumbe.anantara.com

The entirely self-sufficient solar-powered, five-bedroom villa
has hand-picked furniture and art, a grand piano, glass rim-flow
pool and a huge indoor aquarium. There are jet skis, a book
collection dedicated to Ernest Hemingway, and a helicopter pad for
speedy access.thandaisland.com